Air & Space Operations Specialist

Royal Air Force (RAF); Cranwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Air Force is seeking an Operations Specialist to operate across Air Operations Support, Air Operations Systems and Space Operations. The role covers coordination of airspace for military and civilian aircraft, monitoring aircraft in UK airspace, and supporting mission planning systems.

The position may involve overseas service during exercises/operations and is based anywhere in the UK. Applicants should be prepared for dynamic, high-responsibility work in a defence environment.

Responsibilities

• The coordination of airspace for military and civilian aircraft
• Monitoring and identifying all aircraft within UK airspace including assisting in the scrambling of Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon jets
• Keeping watch for foreign missile launches and monitoring foreign surveillance satellites
• Management of aircraft mission planning systems and aeronautical data

Job description

Royal Air Force is seeking an Operations Specialist to operate across Air Operations Support, Air Operations Systems and Space Operations. The role covers coordination of airspace for military and civilian aircraft, monitoring aircraft in UK airspace, and supporting mission planning systems.

The position may involve overseas service during exercises/operations and is based anywhere in the UK. Applicants should be prepared for dynamic, high-responsibility work in a defence environment.